Oakes Farms' had a challenging beginning of its partnership with Chill C Farms in Moultrie, GA due to unusually low temperatures in mid-March. Temperatures hit 26- degrees and caused some damage to plants already in the ground and forced the planting of others to be temporary...
Read MoreOakes Farms is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Rentz Family Farms just outside Bainbridge, Georgia to bring high quality green squash, yellow squash, Jalapeño peppers, and sweet potatoes to its customer lineup. “We will be harvesting and packing these items from mid-May to...
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In response to resident inquiries, Alfie Oakes, founder and CEO of Naples-based Oakes Farms, said, “There’s still a lot to be done, but it’s coming for sure! I’m real optimistic that we’ll make our Nov. 6, 2017 date. It seems like it’s far away, but...
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As reported in a Naples Daily News article, Oakes Farms Market will serve as a training site for the Trailblazer Academy; a vocational training and life skills program for people ages 18 to 35 with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Dan St.Martin, an Oakes Frams Market...
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Oakes Farms Inc., has doubled overall acreage, is expanding its specialty pepper program and has a new display-ready retail pack. Last season, the grower-shipper grew 900 acres of bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant and other vegetables. This year, it plans to harvest from 1,800 acres. Click...
Read MoreNAPLES, FL (October 16, 2015) – Over 100 breast cancer survivors will be treated to fresh-baked cookies from Oakes Farms Market at the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Naples walk at 9am on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Cambier Park! Bakery team...
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ESTERO, FL (October 15, 2015) – Members of the sales and management teams at Oakes Farms Food Service & Distribution and Captain Jerry's Seafood divisions attended the American Culinary Federation Caxambas Chapter of Naples & Marco Island Culinary & Vendor Showcase on Monday, October 12,...
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IMMOKALEE, FL — With new acreage, Oakes Farms Inc., is expanding its presence in south Florida’s fall, winter and spring vegetable deals. The growing and shipping part of the south Florida retail and distributing operation is also enlarging its cooling capacities. After a long absence, the Naples-based...
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IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Oakes Farms Inc. is expanding packing operations by purchasing a longtime Immokalee packinghouse. On June 15, the grower-shipper of vegetables took possession of the dormant Pacific Collier Fresh Co., packing operation that closed in 2011. The building adds 70,000 square feet of capacity and...
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